Lenora Paleta Crosby

Lenora Paleta Crosby, 85, Osawatomie, KS, passed away, March 23, 2024 at the Olathe Medical Center surrounded by her loving family.

Visitation, Monday, April 1st from 5-7 P.M. Funeral services will take place on Tuesday, April 2nd at Dengel & Son Paola, KS at 10:00 A.M. Burial will be held at Fontana Cemetery.

Lenora was born September 9, 1938, in Fontana, KS to Eli and June Harbison (McDaniel) She graduated from Fontana High School. She married George Crosby October 19th, 1956, in Miami, Oklahoma. They made their home in Osawatomie, KS. She worked at Meek’s Café in Osawatomie. Retired from Miami County Hospital after 28 years. Also, the Casey’s donut lady for 6 years.

Mom was beautiful, kind, funny, and loved her family with all her heart. Besides her family her other joys in life were her God, her dog Mable, Hee Haw, RFD TV, game shows, hummingbirds, playing cards, country music, dancing and walking Mabel. She made wonderful pies, liked to feed you and try to give you food to take home even if you didn’t want it. She was a member of The Well Church of Osawatomie.

Lenora was proceeded in death by her husband George Crosby, parents, sibling; Ruby Harbison, JoAnne Harbison, Lyndol Harbison, Richard Harbison and Rose (Harbison) Lile.

Lenora is survived by her children; Russell Crosby (Teresa), Butler, MO, Renee Wycoff (Mark Holloman), Ottawa, KS, Georgia Stoker, Sedalia, MO, Scott Crosby (Tracey), Osawatomie, KS, Crystal Pierce (Terry), Schoenchen, KS; brothers Dean Harbison (Camella) and Glen Harbison (Barbara) and sister Shirley Damron and numerous grandchildren, great-grand children and great-great grandchildren; many nieces, nephews and beloved friends.

Memorial contributions can be made to The Well Wesleyan Church in Osawatomie, Kansas c/o Dengel & Son Mortuary, 305 N Pearl St, Paola, Kansas 66071.